‘Mimmo’ the dolphin delights tourists in Venice — but sparks concern among experts

Mădălin Mihai

VENICE, Nov 10 — A wild dolphin, nicknamed “Mimmo” by the local press, has become a regular visitor in the waters off Venice ‘s St. Mark’s Square, captivating tourists but raising concerns about its safety amid heavy marine traffic. Dolphins are rare visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage city’s lagoon, though two were spotted in March 2021 during COVID-19 restrictions that had reduced boat activity. Mimmo, believed to have entered the lagoon in late June, has been dodging the water buses, taxis,

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